How much does a cleaning make in Atlanta?
$35,740a year
Median yearly pay for cleanings in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.18 an hour or $2,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.18
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 69
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,140Median: $35,740Highest 10%: $48,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,140 | $14.49 | |
| 25th | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| Median | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 75th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| 90th | $48,040 | $23.10 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for cleanings.
| Gainesville, GA | $47,110 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cleaning make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.18 ($35,740 a year).
Do cleanings make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $35,740 against $43,530 nationally, 18% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $38,430, so Atlanta pays 7% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for cleaning pay?
63 of 69 metro areas with data.
How much does a cleaning make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,040 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.